Postdoctoral Fellow, Photo Chemistry & Catalysis

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University’s Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Photo Chemistry. The appointment is initially 12 months with possible extension based on performance.

The successful candidate will design and synthesize hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts, apply photochemical approaches and laser characterization, and collaborate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary lab.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry at time of appointment.
• Experience with organometallic synthesis and relevant analytical techniques (NMR, SXRD, mass-spectrometry etc.) is essential.
• The preferred candidate will have a deep understanding of the chemistry of the main group elements.

Responsibilities

• Manage own academic research and administrative activities.
• Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques and experimental protocols to achieve research objectives.
• Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.
• Assist in setting up a new research laboratory at IU (e.g. setting up Schlenk lines, ordering equipment etc.).
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters.
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
• Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.

Skills

organometallic synthesis

photochemistry

spectroscopy

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

SXRD

mass-spectrometry

Job description

Indiana University’s Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Photo Chemistry. The appointment is initially 12 months with possible extension based on performance.

The successful candidate will design and synthesize hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts, apply photochemical approaches and laser characterization, and collaborate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary lab.